Why You Can’t Afford to Miss the 2026 UGA Turfgrass Field Day
Mark your calendars and grab your folding chairs! The highly anticipated UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day is returning to the UGA Griffin Campus on August 5th, 2026. This isn't just another industry event; it’s the premier opportunity of the summer to lock in the latest science-driven insights, network with peers, and get a firsthand look at the innovations driving the turfgrass industry forward.
This year, the staff at UGA Griffin has listened closely to attendee feedback to deliver a more customized event structure. Recognizing that a golf course superintendent faces vastly different daily challenges than a residential landscape contractor or a municipal groundskeeper, UGA has developed sector-specific experiences. Whether you manage sports turf, oversee a premier golf course, direct municipal parks and recreation, or run a commercial landscape maintenance firm, you will navigate a tailored day mapped directly to your specific operational needs.
At the heart of Field Day is unprecedented access to world-class UGA researchers and extension specialists. Attendees will walk away with strategies for tackling the Southeast's toughest agronomic headaches. Field sessions will cover precision containment of aggressive weeds like crabgrass, alongside advanced management of devastating turf insects, including mole crickets and white grubs. To ensure this game-changing research is accessible to our entire industry workforce, professional Spanish translation will be available throughout the event (habrá traducción a español disponible).
Beyond the research, keeping your business compliant and competitive means staying on top of licensing. Field Day makes it easy to stack your continuing education credits (CEUs) in one trip. Pesticide recertification credits have been approved or applied for across six states—Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
But it’s not all hard science and compliance; Turfgrass Field Day is famously known for its unbeatable networking and fun. After a morning of absorbing new data, you will enjoy a classic BBQ lunch. The afternoon then shifts into high gear with interactive displays of the latest turfgrass industry equipment, giving you the unique chance to see the newest machinery in action before making your next fleet investment.
Whether you are a seasoned sod producer, an ambitious landscape business owner, or a turf manager striving for perfection, the future of your field is waiting for you in Griffin. Save the date for August 5th, pack your favorite lawn chair, and get ready to level up your business.
